SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are addressing mental health through a new K-12 and Postsecondary Mental Health Task Force, established by Senate Bill 2727. Co-chaired by Rep. Rob Roberson and Sen. David Parker, the 24-member committee will begin meeting on July 17-18 at the state capitol in Jackson. The task force includes mental health advocates and experts, such as Dr. Jonathan Baker and Senator Kevin Blackwell. The public is encouraged to submit written testimonies to MHTF@peer.ms.gov to aid in drafting future legislation. The initial meeting will focus on cataloging available mental health resources, with plans to collaborate with non-governmental experts and organizations.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Department of Health is organizing walk-in immunization days to prepare for the upcoming school year. County health departments across the state will offer required immunizations for seventh-grade entry. Parents should bring their child's immunization records to the clinics. The schedule includes specific dates and times for various counties, such as Grenada, Lawrence, Pike, Winston, and others. Mississippi mandates a Certificate of Immunization Compliance, obtainable from immunization providers or MSDH's MyIR service. For the full schedule, parents can visit the linked website. Stay updated with Mississippi's news by subscribing to SuperTalk Mississippi Media's newsletter.

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SUMMARY: Former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn has been appointed to the Hinds County Economic Development Board, representing District 3. The Hinds County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to add Gunn, replacing Jared Turner. Gunn stepped down from the legislature after not seeking reelection in 2023. Earlier, he joined Balch Policy Advisors, LLC for public policy and government relations. Gunn, a Republican, was first elected in 2003, representing parts of Hinds and Madison counties. He served as House Speaker from 2012 until January 2023. Stay updated with Mississippi news through the SuperTalk Mississippi Media newsletter.

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